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DISCOVER ONE OF CAYMAN’S AMAZING TREASURES

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Strange as it may seem, there is really a place called “Hell” in Cayman’s paradise.

Located in the district of West Bay on Grand Cayman, Hell is a unique natural wonder of rugged blackened limestone outcropping. The jagged formations are a result of millions of years of geological evolution, due to acid rain and consumption of the rock by carbonate-loving organisms. This erosion has left an eerie and desolate looking landscape earning this location its highly appropriate name. The rocks are estimated to be 10 to 15 million years old.

Visitors have been flocking here for decades, for bragging rights that they have “been to Hell and back” or have simply taken someone’s advice to “go to Hell!”

Naturally, the ‘Devil’ roams at Hell and no visit is complete without a photo taken with him, you may also catch a glimpse of an “Angel” while on site.

A postcard dispatched from Hell Post Office is also a good way to share a memorable visit to this site.

Hell is located on lands owned by the Cayman Islands Government, as well as on adjoining areas, which are privately owned and offers a similar experience.

  • star rating  My family went to this Craft Market to get some souvenirs for friends and family back at home.

    I usually expect local vendors to be very aggressive... read more and pushy to make their sale but this place was completely different. Very laid back and allowed us to browse around without any pressure of buying something from them.

    When we found stuffs we wanted to buy, the vendors were extremely friendly and helpful. Especially Rosemary. The pricing was fair compare to other places selling similar stuff yet when we decided to buy a bunch, Rosemary took care of us.

    Highly recommend this place to shop for souvenirs.

    EvilPossum
    February 10, 2019

    star rating  Our Tour Guide from Webster's Tour picked us up and the cruise line and off we when to see the highlights on George Town! This is a beautiful Island... read more with its white sand and blue seas. We stopped off at the Tortuga Rum factory where we sampled Rum cake and rum spirits! Yummy! Then off to visit Hell and send a few post cards back home from Hell. Stopped off at the Turtle sanctuary, for a look at their habitat. Last but not least took a short stop at 7 mile beach and wow what a sight!

    Connie H
    December 25, 2018

    star rating  Booked through Costco Travel. Shuttle service to and from the airport and the tours were excellent. Great way to see the island.

    siutech32
    December 15, 2018
  • star rating  Everything I'd read about Grand Cayman said Hell was a not-to-be-missed attraction. But I found it to be completely underwhelming. Walk among unique rock formations, they said. But you're limited... read more to a boardwalk on the edge that limits you to one small section of the place. There was so much more to see - but only from a distance, meaning the rocks kinda blur together. The post office makes for a fun photo op, but nothing more if you don't send a postcard. We were there about ten minutes. Is it unique? Sure. Is it worth a stop? Meh - maybe. I'll give it 3 out of 5 for quirkiness, but this trip to Hell was anything but memorable.

    freutmich
    July 18, 2022

    star rating  This is worth the 10 minute stop, just to send some postcards and have them postmarked from Hell. It's on the route back from the beaches or turtle center... read more to Georgetown.

    The black limestone "hellish" rocks in the back do look other worldly. There was a gentleman out there to explain how it formed. An empty club behind the post office was opened by Bob Marley!

    Bring your passport to get a "Hell" stamp in it. I had to settle for buying some amusing postcards that they stamped and marked from Hell.

    nkdp
    February 2, 2020

    star rating  Isn’t that fun a kind of hell you can get it and out whenever you want? So that’s the place you get.
    As I was told, the first British who... read more came around said when they look to those rugged rocks: this place looks like hell or this place must be how hell looks like...
    There’s also a post office to send postcards from hell and two shops selling tees making fun of the fact...go there and buy stuff as hell...

    370artura
    January 29, 2020
  • star rating  Hell is located on Hell Road in West Bay. This area may be reached by taking the public bus from Georgetown. Buses which run on this route include WB2 and... read more WB3. Buses travel to the turtle farm, then Botswain Bay Road or Fountain Road, towards Hell Road. There are three gift shop areas which provide access to the Hell attraction. The first is to the far left, and is the original and oldest gift shop at the site. The predominantly red gift shop, has the words "Welcome to Hell" on the roof.

    This gift shop was originally a post office between 1962-1985, and postcards "from hell", can still be purchased here. It is also known as 'the devils hangout". On the northern side of the building are two areas with spaces for you to place your head. One is a painting of the devil and the other of an angel. The main entrance to the gift shop is the eastern section of the building. On two sides of the building, you can take photos of "welcome to hell" painted in yellow against a red background. As you walk through the car park toward the lime stones which are the main attraction, look out for the hand painted sign which has "Devils Parking Only".

    There is really not much to see, as a field of black lime stones doesn't really offer great photo ops. There are two wooden viewing areas. The area to the left offers the better views, and if you look carefully, you will see a wooden carving of the devil amongst the lime stones. The section to the right has a sculpture of the devil on the wooden platform. The sculpture is chained to the rails of the platform, and is a great photo op. It unfortunately needs painting, so is not in great condition now.

    The second area has the current Hell Post Office, with three gift shops to the right. This is the more regularly visited area due to the spacious parking spaces and clean bathrooms. Photos are better here than the older gift shop. An expected cut out of the devil stands on the viewing area where you can place your head for a unique photo.

    The third section is to the right, and is an orange arched opening which states “welcome to hell”. There is a gift shop here, and to the right a “Heaven Strawmarket”, which was closed when I visited. The real attraction here is the path to the left of the building which leads directly to the “Hell stones”. The expected cut out of the devil is also found here, but stay away from the wooden viewing area to the right, which is in need of repair. This area offers fantastic photos, as you are on the same level with the stones. Note that you are not allowed to walk on the stones, as there is wildlife living amongst them, and there is risk of injury from the sharp stones. To the right, the stones become covered by beautiful green vegetation which makes a great contrast for a photo.

    The rock formation is said to be millions of years old. The natural rocks, known as phytokarst, have been eaten away by algae and ravaged by the elements over many years to create the black pointed shapes.

    Andrew M
    February 16, 2020

    star rating  Hell is a quick pit stop located in the West bay neighborhood of the Grand cayman,not too far from the Turtle center,it has a souvenir shop with the usual merchandise... read more and you can also mail letters,postcard with "hell" stamped on them.The geologic formations in the back were very interesting to see.

    claude o
    February 15, 2020

    star rating  What a cool tourist attraction.. They have chickens running all over Hell-literally lol... The monumens behind the store is what is called "Hell" and were very unique. The little shops... read more had funny t-shirts and other touristy items you can buy. Photo op when you pull in.

    foodiemom123
    February 5, 2020
  • star rating  We were picked up from our Seven Mile Beach hotel on time in a 29-seater bus. There were less than 10 people on the tour. We drove through... read more Georgetown to our first stop at the original Tortuga Rum Centre which lasted 25 minutes. Afterwards, we...More

    Bill C
    January 9, 2020

    star rating  Stunning Geologic Limestones and Dolomite Rock Formations is the main attraction. It's quite unusual site with an impression of volcanic rocks but not - Dolomite and Limestones. It's... read more a small geologic site but worth a stop when in the West Bay area in Grand Cayman. Public bus from George Town passes by the site and the transportation was flawless. The little souvenir shops staff are very hospitable and makes you fell welcome. Highly recommend!

    avatar thumb EveryStepEveryNation
    November 19, 2022

    star rating  We have all been to hell and back. But this hell is different. Just because of the amazing volcanic like stallicmites, it’s very interesting to see. Not pretty, or colourful,... read more or anything like worth going back to see. The little shop/post office, was a welcomed spot to see this hellish place. The trip to this place is worth every minute in the Caribbean!

    Kunzea1
    May 21, 2020
  • star rating  Stopped by early in the morning before the cruise ship crowd and met two wonderful vendors named Janet and Rosemary. Janet braids thatch onsite and I purchased one of her... read more beautiful hand made hats. Prices are reasonable and the service is provided with a smile. Also bought a beautiful Caymanite necklace from Rosemary. Rosemary is a dear- we had great conversation and she even corded my necklace again when I told her that I wanted it to be longer. Definitely two gals you must see. The market is small but good quality items specially at these two booths. Small chickens sometimes run around but where is that not the norm in Cayman! Fun time.

    ACoupleTravelers1
    August 6, 2019

    star rating  A couple of years ago I stopped at the market in George Town. I bought numerous hand crafted item and regretted that I did not buy a beautiful Caymanite... read more Cross I saw. So this time we were in Cayman in Dec. 2018 and I stopped by the market to get that cross. I was greeted by the most friendly and awesome person named Rosemary. She truly made me fee so special and told me stories about the island and her culture. She shared such a touching story bout one of the items she made with a nativity scene and how the little donkey was so special to her when she was little. I talked with her for an hour enjoying every moment of her stories. In the end she was so thankful I listened with a caring ear and she gave me two of those nativities for each of my children, whom will keep those forever. I wanted to reach out to thank her for her kindness and sharing such wonderful stories and memories about her family. I highly recommend stopping by. There are so many beautiful items for sale.

    0399hack
    February 21, 2019

    star rating  We booked Webster's for our transport to our condo and back to the airport a week later. The total cost for 2 of us roundtrip was $150. That... read more may seem steep but the ease of the whole process was worth it. We were immediately greeted when we exited baggage claim, helped with our bags, and taken directly to our condo. 7 days later at exactly the time they said they would pick us up, they were there. No hassle whatsoever. Nice air-conditioned bus. Friendly drivers.
    Thanks for the ease of transport.

    X5437OP
    April 10, 2019
  • star rating  A “must go to” place in the Cayman Islands, Hell is a small place with a local post office and souvenir shops, famous for its geological formations which protrude from... read more the ground and resemble hell´s landscape, as well as for its name – you can send “Greetings from Hell” from this tiny post-office. Try to plan an hour here and do not forget to bring addresses to those you wish to send postcards to! Stamps can be bought on site. Parking is free.

    Superkatt
    September 5, 2020

    star rating  We arrived on June 8 and was taken to resort by Wilmot - very nice and helpful. On June 14, did the Best of Cayman Tour with Wilmot as... read more our guide. He was very knowledgeable, friendly, helpful at all places we stopped. He took pictures for us, which was great. He even took us back to the airport today when we had to leave. Thank you Wilmot!!

    - Dietz family of 3

    Dora D
    June 15, 2019

    star rating  It's all what you make of it!

    We loved it. Good pictures of very odd rock formations. We loved the gift shop all painted in blood red.... read more It was really cool. When we walked in the first thing we saw was an elderly gentleman, maybe in his late 80s in a devil's outfit who said, welcome to hell. We started looking around and the little devil said what the hell are you looking to buy. Then a voice from the back said what the hell can I do for you. It went on for awhile. We couldn't help ourselves, we had to get pictures with the devil and send postcards to family back home as well as buy a shirt.

    Allen B
    May 26, 2022
  • star rating  took the tour "Flavors of Cayman Island Tour " with Alfredo as a guide. I had a lot of fun. I'd like to mention that Alfredo is very professional... read more and improved my experience quite a lot. He is a five stars guide for sure.

    Veronica354
    November 5, 2019

    star rating  Limited, cheap souvenirs in a small old building next to a gas station. Don't go out of your way, but if you're in the neighborhood stop in and get a... read more postmarked postcard from hell..

    avatar thumb KillingtonRich
    March 7, 2023

    star rating  Not really worth the trip, unless you are passing through to a different activity. Coming on a cruise, you are limited in time, so a trip to Stingray City... read more may make more sense.

    Lisa A
    February 24, 2020
  • star rating  Worth stopping if you have a car and make a quick visit. There's a gift shop where you can purchase assorted Hell and Grand Cayman items. The main... read more thing to see is a lava field with unusual formations. There's a cut out of the devil and you can take photos. The first time we visited we took the bus and I'm sure the driver had been asked a million times if "he was going the Hell".

    UOtterTravel
    April 3, 2020

    star rating  This was a nice spot to visit on Grand Cayman Island if you don't expect too much. They have a post office, a gift shop and free restrooms.
    These... read more are limestone rocks known as a phytokarst. The rocks have been eroded by acid rain and carbonate loving organisms.

    RandyRoss
    March 26, 2020

    star rating  Interesting historical story that goes along with the place. My teenage daughters loved send postcards out to their friends with the post office from hell stamp on it.

    994maiyal
    July 5, 2022
  • star rating  My husband and I took the 2 1/2 hour tour to Tortuga, Hell and the Turtle Center. It was the perfect length tour for those looking to hit the highlights... read more of the island and then get back to the beautiful beach! Wilmot was a great guide. He made a few extra stops along the way around the island and was informative and humorous the entire way. The air conditioned van was nice on a hot day. I would highly recommend this tour and ask for Wilmot!

    jfthomp
    June 28, 2019

    star rating  He’ll is a kitschy little tourist trap that doesn’t disappoint! It’s a fun 30 min diversion.

    The gift shop is stocked full of Hell double entendre shirts... read more and trinkets!

    You’re greeted with How the Hell are ya? Where the Hell are you from? Who the Hell are you?

    It’s fun!!

    douglasw86
    January 25, 2020

    star rating  We had a great time on our Flavors of Cayman tour with Wilmot! We loved visiting the distillery and the lunch at a local “diner” was awesome local flavor! Would... read more definitely recommend!

    Extraordinary209800
    November 3, 2018
  • star rating  I love crafts and this was a perfect place to stop at. I especially liked Cayman Drift where she had beautiful items all repurposed

    Donna T
    March 2, 2019

    star rating  Nothing says you are having a great vacation like sending friends and loved ones a post card from Hell including the post mark!

    avatar thumb 356iamm
    December 27, 2022

    star rating  I was a little disappointed as the pics are great. However, it's really a small market, but the locals who are there are very friendly and great to chat... read more with. I expected more handmade stuff, but not as much as I thought. I did buy some prints. I hate when you see the original artwork but then are sold a print. I went ahead and bought some, but would rather have originals. You might find a cheap shirt or bracelet. If room allows the there's a lady who handweaves baskets and purses. I didnt have room as I'm doing a carry on only, but she's worth a look at. It sits on the corner across from the water down past Kirk Freeport and Atlantis office. It's just one big tent with about 12-15 vendors. Maybe it's bigger during high season? IDK. Anyway if time permits go there. If not the shopping boutiques in the port area aren't badly priced anyway.

    mexicanqt
    October 11, 2019

LOCATION

93 Hell Road,
West Bay, Grand Cayman

OPENING HOURS

The site is accessible at all times.
Gift shops and restrooms are open daily from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.

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